UNLV/Department of Teaching & Learning Secondary Lesson Plan Template
UNLV/Department of Teaching & Learning Secondary Lesson Plan Template
UNLV/Department of Teaching & Learning Secondary Lesson Plan Template
State Standard(s):
RL.3.1 - Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to
the text as the basis for the answers.
Teaching Model(s):
One-on-one instruction
Small group
Objective(s):
SWBAT explain the key elements of setting, characters, and plot of a fictional text
through story mapping.
Instructional Procedures:
a. Introduction (3-5 minutes):
Motivation/Engagement:
T/W: Ask student if they know what fiction is.
S/W: Respond with answer.
T/W: Ask student what nonfiction is.
S/W: Respond with answer.
T/W: Say, “Today we are going to learn how to understand the different elements of a
fictional text through story mapping. We’ll learn how to identify the setting, characters, and plot
of a passage.”
T/W: Ask student, “Why do you think we might want to identify the different elements
of a text?”
S/W: Respond with answer.
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exciting exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science experiments….and babysitting!
But when Heidi worries that her babysitting station won’t be cool enough to attract
visitors, she turns to her Book of Spells to find the perfect magical solution.”
Using the “Story Map” worksheet, have student begin filling in the worksheet (title of the
book, author’s name) helping student if needed.
Under the section titled, “Main Character”, ask the student who they think the main
character is, and what problem the character may be experiencing.
Next, ask student if they can identify the beginning, middle, and end of the story and
have student record answer.
Ask student if they would recommend the story to others and why, have student record
answer.
Explain that student just created a story map and that now the student will be able to
create one on their own.
d. Extension activity:
Student will read the next passage and complete another story mapping worksheet
without aid from the teacher.
Homework Assignment:
None assigned.
Reflection:
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References
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Heidi Heckelbeck Is The Bestest Babysitter!
By: Wanda Coven
“When Heidi wants to try babysitting,
her mom doesn’t think she’s old enough yet. So
to prove she’s ready. Heidi creates the Little
Explorers’ Museum with the help of her
friends, Laurel and Bruce, for the Brewster
Elementary School fair. It will be an exciting
exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science
experiments….and babysitting! But when
Heidi worries that her babysitting station won’t
be cool enough to attract visitors, she turns to
her Book of Spells to find the perfect magical
solution.”
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Heidi Heckelbeck Is The Bestest Babysitter!
By: Wanda Coven